Artefacts

Seoul 1988, 10000 won. Republic of Korea. Series 3. Rhythmic gymnastics, Korean's emblem and roses of Sharon.

Obverse

Gymnast with batons jumping, her back arched. On the left, Games' emblem. Caption: "XXIV OLYMPIAD SEOUL 1988 ; 10000 WON".

Reverse

At the top, emblem of the Republic (Taeguk), supported by 5 roses of Sharon - the national flower - representing the Olympic Symbol. Caption (Korean): "The XXIV Olympiad Seoul Republic of Korea Bank of Korea ; 10000 Won 1988".

Created

Created: D. H. OH Created: Korea Security Printing and Minting Corp Created: Yang SUNG-CHUN Created: D. K. MIN

Materials

copper 75, silver 925

Dimension

180 °, ø 40 x 3 mm, 33.62 g

Literature

GADOURY, Victor, Médailles et Monnaies Olympiques, Monaco : Editions Victor Gadoury, 1996. 555 p. ISBN 2-906602-10-8. Ménard Michèle. Coins of the modern Olympic Games: issued by host countries. Rockcliffe, 1991.

Type of item

Coins -> olympic coins

Reference number

35110

Edge

Milled

Mintmark/Mintage

None / 76898

Keywords

Seoul 1988, Olympic Games Republic of Korea Rhythmic Gymnastics/clubs[W]flowers emblem